EarthQuaker Devices Rainbow Machine V2

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EarthQuaker Devices Rainbow Machine V2

EarthQuaker Devices

Rainbow Machine V2

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 429902
Model: Rainbow Machine V2
Price: $328.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The Rainbow Machine V2 is a seriously creative tool. It’s not a simple pitch shifter; it’s a digital oscillator playground. Perfect for experimental guitarists, synth bass players, and anyone wanting to add a layer of unpredictable sonic texture to their sound – just be prepared to spend some time dialing in those controls.

Product Description

  • EarthQuaker Devices Rainbow Machine V2
  • Effect Pedal
  • Polyphonic pitch-shifting synthesiser
  • Real-time pitch shifting with digital oscillators
  • Improved circuit with less noise and improved performance
  • Higher output with lower signal-to-noise ratio
  • Suitable for guitar
  • bass
  • vocals
  • keyboards etc.
  • True bypass
  • Pitch
  • primary
  • secondary
  • tracking
  • magic and sound controls
  • Noiseless relay-based soft-touch circuit
  • Activate and Magic footswitch works as a latching and momentary switch
  • Activate footswitch
  • Magic footswitch
  • Connection for expression pedal
  • 6.3 mm mono jack input / output
  • Fully analogoue dry bypass
  • 2 x Status LEDs
  • Metal housing
  • Power supply via 9 V DC power supply (2.1 mm x 5.5 mm coaxial connection
  • polarity (-) inside
  • not included)
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 117 x 92 x 57 mm
  • Power consumption: 60 mA
  • Handmade in USA

*Note:*Battery operation is not supported.

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.com/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Improved circuit significantly reduces noise for cleaner, more usable tones
  • • Magic control offers unique, unpredictable pitch-shifting textures
  • • Relay-based footswitches provide a premium, reliable activation feel
  • • Versatile enough for guitar, bass, keys – a true multi-instrument synth
CONS
  • • Complex controls can be overwhelming for beginners needing a simpler synth
  • • Polyphonic tracking, while improved, can still struggle with very dense chords
  • • Relatively large footprint might be an issue for smaller pedalboards

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Key Features

Effect Type Polyphonic pitch-shifting synthesizer
Controls Pitch, Primary, Secondary, Tracking, Magic, Sound
Bypass Type True bypass with noiseless relay-based circuit
Power Supply 9V DC, 2.1mm x 5.5mm coaxial connector (not included)
Connections 6.3mm mono jack input/output, Expression pedal input
Dimensions 117mm x 92mm x 51mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Magic control introduces a randomized element, subtly modulating pitch and timbre for evolving, almost unpredictable sounds.
It works fine with passive pickups; however, the output signal might be lower, so a clean boost pedal could be beneficial.
While improved from previous versions, extreme chord density can still cause some tracking artifacts; adjust the Tracking control to optimize.

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